May 21, 2026  
2026-2027 Student Handbook 
  
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2026-2027 Student Handbook

MLS - Traditional Certification

Certification

After graduation, students are eligible to take a national certification examination offered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).

  • Granting of the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science degree is not contingent upon the student passing the certification exam.

Application for the exam is provided well in advance of the application deadline. The Affiliate Coordinator will provide reminders of the deadline. The ASCP exam fee can be found on the following website: https://www.ascp.org/content/board-of-certification.